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Dr Crinity was very compassionate and empathetic. During our first visit, she answered all our questions...she performed an ultrasound right away and she was very optimistic and reassuring...made sure we were fully informed before making any decisions. Dr Crinity never rushed us with any treatment and let us decide the pace...
SRM is a big fertility provider with multiple locations options, which was very convenient...Nurses in Bellevue and Kirkland locations were very good and empathetic. Scheduling appointments were very easy...They sent us great educational/ preparation videos and my every treatment calenders was very clear. My experience with this one nurse in the Seattle office was not great. She had bad bedside manners and did not give me any information after the ultrasound. Unfortunately she was also the nurse during one of the embryo transfers and was very rude and grumpy.
How was your experience with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Dr Crinity was very compassionate and empathetic. During our first visit, she answered all our questions, some of which were silly, if I look back! Since the timing was correct, she performed an ultrasound right away and she was very optimistic and reassuring. Even when both the IUIs failed and we decided to go for IVF, Dr Crinity was very encouraging and boosted our morale.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Dr Crinity is amazing. She lets you decide the pace, course of the treatment. So ask her all the questions you have, no matter how insignificant you might think it is! If you are not comfortable with something, speak up. She will suggest you an alternative!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Dr Crinity and her nurse, Lucia were very responsive. They explained every procedure thoroughly before hand and made sure we were fully informed before making any decisions. Dr Crinity never rushed us with any treatment and let us decide the pace, which we very much appreciated specially during the COVID pandemic.
Describe the protocols Amy Criniti used in your cycles at Seattle Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
No answer.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Seattle Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Lucia)
Lucia was wonderful. She was very responsive to all my portal questions, great communicator. She never asked me about the outcome of the treatment and squeezed me in with my provider when my treatments failed, so as to not waste any time. Overall Lucia is very efficient
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
SRM is a big fertility provider with multiple locations options, which was very convenient for me. I could go to any of their clinics to get my follow ups, ultrasounds done which for me was helpful. Nurses in Bellevue and Kirkland locations were very good and empathetic. Scheduling appointments were very easy. Front desk staff was friendly. They sent us great educational/ preparation videos and my every treatment calenders was very clear.
My experience with this one nurse in the Seattle office was not great. She had bad bedside manners and did not give me any information after the ultrasound. Unfortunately she was also the nurse during one of the embryo transfers and was very rude and grumpy.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
I had a good fertility insurance.
Describe Amy Criniti's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Dr Lin, was always sincere, gave all the clarifications, smiled in the conversations. We feel very confident...My doctor always recommended 1 [embryo transfer] at a time, always thinking about the risks of multiple pregnancies...but also letting us make the final decision...follow all the recommendations and have Faith..
[the Seattle Reproductive nurses were] Always very attentive! answered the messages through the portal, called several times...rejoiced with the results and was compassionate with the results too!..My doctor always recommended 1 at a time, always thinking about the risks of multiple pregnancies...but also letting us make the final decision...$ 15,000 for the cycle. $4 thousand dollars by FET
How was your experience with Paul Lin at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Dr Lin, was always sincere, gave all the clarifications, smiled in the conversations. We feel very confident! He's a great doctor and I highly recommend !!!
just thank you for all the care and professionalism.
For sure if we choose another cycle, we will retire to it.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Paul Lin at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
follow all the recommendations and have Faith !!! He does a great job and God completes the work.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Paul Lin at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Dr Lin, was always sincere, gave all the clarifications, smiled in the conversations. We feel very confident! He's a great doctor and I highly recommend it.
Describe the protocols Paul Lin used in your cycles at Seattle Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
It is difficult to write everything because my English is not good !!! about FET, he prepared my uterus well and came with 3 medications to do all the hormonal support, I think it was a good strategy!
Describe your experience with your nurse at Seattle Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Alex Brown )
Always very attentive! answered the messages through the portal, called several times ... rejoiced with the results and was compassionate with the results too!
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
I only have positive things to say about the clinic: Great service! It has several units, so you always get hours for apointments. Great professionalism! Very clean clinic!!
great support !!!
easy access !!!
Describe the costs associated with your care under Paul Lin at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
$ 15,000 for the cycle.
$4 thousand dollars by FET
Describe Paul Lin's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
My doctor always recommended 1 at a time, always thinking about the risks of multiple pregnancies ... but also letting us make the final decision. we opted to transfer 2 frozen embryos in the second transfer.
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She [Dr. Criniti] is warm and gentle but didn't sugarcoat anything. I appreciate that she tells me likelihoods without bogging me down with percentages. She gives her suggestion, but lets us lead the pace.... She personally called me when I had a bad reaction to medication. Also, when I came in and had a had result on an ultrasound, she rushed out of her office to catch me and chat for a few minutes even though she was obviously in the middle of something.
Love love love that they [Seattle Reproductive Med] don't allow children in the clinic! It's private and calm inside. The front desk women are so wonderful. They'll chat and joke with you or be all business (depending on what I'm there for, I sometimes need both!) When I left in tears once they handed me tissues and kind words. They also have a clinic in Seattle that's open on weekends which is great for monitoring needed on weekends
How was your experience with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
She is warm and gentle but didn't sugarcoat anything. I appreciate that she tells me likelihoods without bogging me down with percentages. She gives her suggestion, but lets us lead the pace. I can message my nurse concerns or questions during a treatment cycle and Dr. Criniti will respond quickly.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
You need to ask questions for next treatments. For example, when one cycle ends you need to message them to alert them and ask for next steps - they aren't going to message you first. I think this is true for everyone, but you just need to know to manage yourself.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
She personally called me when I had a bad reaction to medication. Also, when I came in and had a had result on an ultrasound, she rushed out of her office to catch me and chat for a few minutes even though she was obviously in the middle of something.
Describe the protocols Amy Criniti used in your cycles at Seattle Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
I ovulate on my own and have no known reason for not getting pregnant. The goal was to make me ovulate more and stronger. Did one cycle of letrozole, but I couldn't tolerate the side effects. Did a second cycle of menopur. Then paused treatment for Endometriosis surgery because I developed a large endometrioma that was causing pain.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
They're very professional! They're quick to respond to my messages. When I have questions they're able to answer them or will find me the answers.
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Love love love that they don't allow children in the clinic! It's private and calm inside. The front desk women are so wonderful. They'll chat and joke with you or be all business (depending on what I'm there for, I sometimes need both!) When I left in tears once they handed me tissues and kind words.
They also have a clinic in Seattle that's open on weekends which is great for monitoring needed on weekends (and has free parking!).
What specific things went wrong at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Lost appointments
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
One time I showed up for a monitoring appointment that I had booked and they said it wasn't booked on their end. They apologized profusely and immediately solved the problem and I was able to be seen immediately.
Dr. Criniti has been very to the point as far as telling us exactly what we needed to do to get pregnant, but still took the time to be personal, friendly, and asking about our personal lives outside of infertility.... She’s very friendly and knowledgeable about PCOS and what medicines work for it, but if you’re someone whose had infertility for a while and has researched a lot about it, she isn’t going to give any “groundbreaking” information.
The clinic [Seattle Reproductive Medicine] is nice and comfortable, and all the staff are friendly anytime I come in. They always inform me about my account and I’m in and out in a timely manner. As a new patient they will have a lot of paperwork for you to fill out but they have everything available for you and are helpful with answering questions.... Our costs were less expensive than some of the online averages.
How was your experience with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
I enjoy that Dr. Criniti is very fact based, the only thing I would criticize is that I already knew about most of the treatments she discussed and issues with my diagnosis because I had researched a lot beforehand. But that’s just me personally, going in I already knew what I wanted so she was on the same page, but I don’t think I learned any new information.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
She’s very friendly and knowledgeable about PCOS and what medicines work for it, but if you’re someone whose had infertility for a while and has researched a lot about it, she isn’t going to give any “groundbreaking” information.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Criniti has been very to the point as far as telling us exactly what we needed to do to get pregnant, but still took the time to be personal, friendly, and asking about our personal lives outside of infertility.
Describe the protocols Amy Criniti used in your cycles at Seattle Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
She started us in letrozole, and gave us reasons why it could be more affective for PCOS versus Clomid, taking 5mg days 3-7 of the cycle, with follicle scans on day 13. My first cycle I had 1 dominant follicle, the next cycle I had 1, and the third I had 2 but also had an ovarian cyst.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Seattle Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Jenna)
We absolutely love Jenna! She is very genuine, friendly, and prompt with answering all our questions and helping us with scheduling.
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
The clinic is nice and comfortable, and all the staff are friendly anytime I come in. They always inform me about my account and I’m in and out in a timely manner. As a new patient they will have a lot of paperwork for you to fill out but they have everything available for you and are helpful with answering questions.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Our costs were less expensive than some of the online averages.
Describe Amy Criniti's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
[Dr. Thyer] was typically conservative and tried to stear clear of multiples, for their and my health, but after 3 failed transfers, she left the decision up to us, which we appreciated...At times she was hard to get ahold of and it was rare that she was my actual treating physician...We mainly talked during follow up appointments and discussed next steps when previous treatments didn’t work. She is kind and compassionate, though with so many patients I’m not sure she recognized me for the first few months. Overall she’s a great doctor and I’ve been told by other, non affiliated healthcare professionals that she’s the best in the business.
[Seattle Reproductive Medicine is] a big clinic, so it was easy to feel like a number, but the doctors took their time and the nurses were really helpful, making me feel more like a cherished part of the team...Our nurse was top notch. She was an excellent communicator, gave prompt and empathetic responses to messages...They offer beverages while you wait and are fairly comfortable. There are several to choose from, with was beneficial. Scheduling could be frustrating, as appointment times fill up quickly. I found that I needed to bend my schedule around their availability (taking time off work, etc) because it was just too frustrating to try to make it work with the limited availablity. It’s nice that weekends were an option at the Seattle clinic. Scheduling, phlebotomist, and support staff at all the clinics were really great.
How was your experience with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
I really appreciate that Dr. Thayer isn’t pushy and allowed me to go at my own pace of treatment. She had good ideas and was careful to explain things in a way that the layman could understand. At times she was hard to get ahold of and it was rare that she was my actual treating physician. (It’s a very large clinic and they rotate clinical duties.) We mainly talked during follow up appointments and discussed next steps when previous treatments didn’t work. She is kind and compassionate, though with so many patients I’m not sure she recognized me for the first few months. Overall she’s a great doctor and I’ve been told by other, non affiliated healthcare professionals that she’s the best in the business.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Also, if you decide to do ivf, ask up front if they plan to do ICSI for your treatment plan. That was a surprise for us.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
It’s a big clinic, so it was easy to feel like a number, but the doctors took their time and the nurses were really helpful, making me feel more like a cherished part of the team.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Seattle Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Jenna )
Our nurse was top notch. She was an excellent communicator, gave prompt and empathetic responses to messages, and was a great intermediary between us and Dr. Thayer. Two thumbs up!
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
The Srm clinics are clean and professional. They offer beverages while you wait and are fairly comfortable. There are several to choose from, with was beneficial. Scheduling could be frustrating, as appointment times fill up quickly. I found that I needed to bend my schedule around their availability (taking time off work, etc) because it was just too frustrating to try to make it work with the limited availablity. It’s nice that weekends were an option at the Seattle clinic. Scheduling, phlebotomist, and support staff at all the clinics were really great.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Ivf is really expensive, I’m not sure the exact number but it was definitely over $10,000 to start, then $3500 for each frozen embryo transfer cycle. Medication was separate, which would vary between $150-$4500, depending on needs. Additional screenings and tests were also out of pocket, usually between $500-$800 dollars a pop. It takes a lot of saving and years of patience to undergo ivf. It’s especially frustrating when you spend all that money and you still get negative results.
Describe Angela Thyer's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
At first the plan was always to transfer 1 embryo at a time, but this last time we elected to transfer 2, and that was our first positive beta. Dr. Thayer was typically conservative and tried to stear clear of multiples, for their and my health, but after 3 failed transfers, she left the decision up to us, which we appreciated.
I went in for a consultation to see what treatment options I could move forward with since the last place would not let me do what I wanted. It was IVF only or the highway. I’m so glad I went to go see Dr. Davis. She was very thorough. She explained things that my previous clinic did not. She said she didn’t see why I couldn’t just try letrozole for a few cycles. It didn’t work but I did have a uterine polyp and she said if I wasn’t pregnant then she would recommend to remove it. She didn’t do my surgery but she did call to check on me!
Dr. Davis is great and I really liked her. Sometimes it was a little hard to get ahold of a nurse [at Seattle Reproductive Medicine - Bellvue] or for them to understand what you needed. The billing system needs work because i got the same bill twice. So just pay attention to the billing but it was definitely cheaper than the last clinic i went to!...
Dr. Davis started me on 5mg of letrozole right away. When that didn’t produce any eggs, she prescribed 7.5mg. I wanted to take ovidrel just to cover my bases and she agreed and didn’t see any problems with that
How was your experience with Lynn Davis at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
I went in for a consultation to see what treatment options I could move forward with since the last place would not let me do what I wanted. It was IVF only or the highway. I’m so glad I went to go see Dr. Davis. She was very thorough. She explained things that my previous clinic did not. She said she didn’t see why I couldn’t just try letrozole for a few cycles. It didn’t work but I did have a uterine polyp and she said if I wasn’t pregnant then she would recommend to remove it. She didn’t do my surgery but she did call to check on me!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Lynn Davis at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Just like going to any Dr, write your questions down. Definitely go see her if you’re thinking about going to see a fertility doctor.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Lynn Davis at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Davis talked to me like a normal person. She was very nice! I told her what I wanted to try and she had no problem with it!
Describe the protocols Lynn Davis used in your cycles at Seattle Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
Dr. Davis started me on 5mg of letrozole right away. When that didn’t produce any eggs, she prescribed 7.5mg. I wanted to take ovidrel just to cover my bases and she agreed and didn’t see any problems with that
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Dr. Davis is great and I really liked her. Sometimes it was a little hard to get ahold of a nurse or for them to understand what you needed. The billing system needs work because i got the same bill twice. So just pay attention to the billing but it was definitely cheaper than the last clinic i went to!
Describe the costs associated with your care under Lynn Davis at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
The consultation st SRM costs $300 but my insurance actually covered it when i thought it was going to be out of pocket. With insurance each of my ultrasounds were around 9-10$. It was very inexpensive
She [Dr. Criniti] was very calm and patient and understood my background and my body before giving me information and statistics, she catered the treatment to me and my needs...She ha a great bedside manner and is very informative without being too technical... my treatment plan from day 1 was catered to my goals and needs, i wanted to freeze 20 eggs i told her on day 1 and I was able to do that exact number with her help
They [Seattle Repro Med] are very informative, have friendly staff and are very organized and skilled with follow up. The financial advisor and her knowledge could have been improved... Elsa was my rock, she honestly was my biggest support system and she responded to all my questions and followed up with my daily and I never felt like she had any other patients she knew my statistics, charts and treatments like the back of her hand
How was your experience with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
She ha a great bedside manner and is very informative without being too technical, it is like talking to your best friend who is a specialist in a field you need information on! she was very patient and welcoming and positive
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
ask a lot of questions and and express your goals and how many eggs, embryos or treatments you would like to have or can afford and your expectations on communication and treatment
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
She was very calm and patient and understood my background and my body before giving me information and statistics, she catered the treatment to me and my needs
Describe the protocols Amy Criniti used in your cycles at Seattle Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
on my first appointment she took it from informational to real life and asked for me to do an ultrasound and bloodwork so she could see exactly where I was with my fertility, my treatment plan from day 1 was catered to my goals and needs, i wanted to freeze 20 eggs i told her on day 1 and I was able to do that exact number with her help
Describe your experience with your nurse at Seattle Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Elsa)
Elsa was my rock, she honestly was my biggest support system and she responded to all my questions and followed up with my daily and I never felt like she had any other patients she knew my statistics, charts and treatments like the back of her hand
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
They are very informative, have friendly staff and are very organized and skilled with follow up. The financial advisor and her knowledge could have been improved however I was self pay so I did not have to deal with her that much, she didnt exactly tell me about discount programs, options etc...
Describe the costs associated with your care under Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
6500 for egg retrieval, care, blood draws, procedure and monitoring and medications were separate
She [Dr. Amy Criniti] didn't candy coat our situation. She presented us with all of our options. She was kind and warm. Made me feel like everything will work out but it could take time and to not give up. After my last miscarriage, she said not to give up, we had 1 more frozen embryo left. She said sometimes people give up after a miscarriage, but because our last embryo was such high quality, she didn't want us to let it go. Unfortunately that last one didn't take. So here we are still trying for a miracle. We will be meeting with her again soon.
The Bellevue office [of Seattle Reproductive Medicine] was very friendly. They were always able to fit you in for appointments. They are consistent at trying to schedule you with the same nurse for each appointment. Sometimes they could not get me in the clinic of my preferance. They didn't seem to call me if an appointment became available in the Bellevue clinic even though I asked.
How was your experience with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
She didn't candy coat our situation. She presented us with all of our options. She was kind and warm. Made me feel like everything will work out but it could take time and to not give up. After my last miscarriage, she said not to give up, we had 1 more frozen embryo left. She said sometimes people give up after a miscarriage, but because our last embryo was such high quality, she didn't want us to let it go. Unfortunately that last one didn't take. So here we are still trying for a miracle. We will be meeting with her again soon.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Have an open mind to her suggestions. They are the best chance you have.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Felt human because she was understanding and warm towards our situation.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Seattle Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Darla)
Darla was great. She went over my calendar for each cycle. She was friendly and compassionate. Felt like I could talk to her about anything. My last cycle I was assigned to a different nurse. She was ok, but I would have much rather worked with Darla. This nurse wasn't as friendly.
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
The Bellevue office was very friendly. They were always able to fit you in for appointments. They are consistent at trying to schedule you with the same nurse for each appointment. Sometimes they could not get me in the clinic of my preferance. They didn't seem to call me if an appointment became available in the Bellevue clinic even though I asked.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Injection medication was not included with treatment. I don't think I spent more than $1200 for each cycle. For 1 Ivf cycle, the cost was around $7000.
Describe Amy Criniti's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
She had adjust my dosage of follistim on my last cycle.
I felt like a human because Dr. Criniti was compassionate, and caring. She understood my pain and struggle not only physical but emotional....She was open to all my concerns and addressed all of them. I could tell how much she was rooting for us....She was comforting and honest when my HCG numbers were not rising properly...She knows what she is doing. She presented my case to the whole Clinic staff to try to help me. She will fight for you....
Strenghts: It [Seattle Repro Med] is a big clinic, so it is easy to make appointments. Front desk is very friendly. Well organized and neat facility. Parking is easy in all clinics....Weaknesses: Not all doctors were very personable, some of them somewhat rude. The finance in Kirkland office isn't so friendly. They are expensive....Anne Judge was amazing. She understand how deeply heartbroken we were and invited me to a support group that she was running at the clinic....
How was your experience with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Amy was kind, caring and compassionate. She never gave up on me even when I was giving up. She was open to all my concerns and addressed all of them. I could tell how much she was rooting for us. She personally called with the bad news, but also let her nurses tell the good ones. She always got me an appointment early if i was concerned or insecure about my pregnancies. She was comforting and honest when my HCG numbers were not rising properly on my chemical pregnancy and also supportive when I had my one and only left frozen embryo, which i dearly called "Frostie". She was so kind and caring that she also refereed to that embryo as "frostie". That Frostie, one last hope became my bright, sweet, loving almost 4 year old son... When he was 11 months old, I naturally got pregnant and despite being a natural pregnancy, Dr. Criniti, took me as her patient for the first few weeks of my pregnancy just to give me peace of mind. I am so thankful for her.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Ask questions, and trust her. She knows what she is doing. She presented my case to the whole Clinic staff to try to help me. She will fight for you.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
I felt like a human because Dr. Criniti was compassionate, and caring. She understood my pain and struggle not only physical but emotional.
Describe the protocols Amy Criniti used in your cycles at Seattle Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
Cycle 1 - Birth control, then Lupron, Menopur, Follistim, then HCG Shot = Negative
Cycle 2 - Put on Menopause for 3 months prior, then Lupron, Menopur, Follistim and HCG shot= Negative
Cycle 3 Use my natural cycle, Lupron, Menopur, Follistim and HCG shot = Chemical and one frozen embryo.
Cycle 4, natural cycle, ( dont remember meds, ) = Pregnant.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Seattle Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Anne Judge)
Anne Judge was amazing. She understand how deeply heartbroken we were and invited me to a support group that she was running at the clinic. She showed us how to deal with all our grieving feelings and how to support one another.
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Strenghts: It is a big clinic, so it is easy to make appointments. Front desk is very friendly. Well organized and neat facility. Parking is easy in all clinics. Dr.Criniti
Weaknesses: Not all doctors were very personable, some of them somewhat rude. The finance in Kirkland office isn't so friendly. They are expensive.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
The treatment protocol Dr David followed was logical and made sense. After a few treatments we revisited our plan to see if adjustments were needed...was alway professional in our conversations and explained things to me so I could understand...I feel like Dr Davis could have done more to treat me as a whole. I had genetic testing done but none of my mutations were considered for any of my treatments. Also I didn’t get responses to my questions in a timely manner. I had questions on next steps for treatment and it took a month for me to get a response, which was very disappointing
It felt like I was just another number [at Seattle Reproductive Medicine] and I didn’t feel much compassion from my nurse. She forgot I emailed a question, and I had to follow up after not hearing from her in over a month...Weakness: I feel like I never saw the same nurse or doctor for any of my appointments. Maybe that’s due to scheduling but I didn’t feel I was given the option to request for my doctor Strength: when scheduling I was always able to make an appointment at my clinic of choice
How was your experience with Lynn Davis at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
I feel like Dr Davis could have done more to treat me as a whole. I had genetic testing done but none of my mutations were considered for any of my treatments. Also I didn’t get responses to my questions in a timely manner. I had questions on next steps for treatment and it took a month for me to get a response, which was very disappointing
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Lynn Davis at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Please treat the whole patient and take into account all tests that were performed.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Lynn Davis at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Dr Davis was alway professional in our conversations and explained things to me so I could understand.
Describe the protocols Lynn Davis used in your cycles at Seattle Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
The treatment protocol Dr David followed was logical and made sense. After a few treatments we revisited our plan to see if adjustments were needed, but my husband and I decided to take a mini break before more treatments.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Seattle Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Elsa)
It felt like I was just another number and I didn’t feel much compassion from my nurse. She forgot I emailed a question, and I had to follow up after not hearing from her in over a month
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Weakness: I feel like I never saw the same nurse or doctor for any of my appointments. Maybe that’s due to scheduling but I didn’t feel I was given the option to request for my doctor
Strength: when scheduling I was always able to make an appointment at my clinic of choice
Describe the costs associated with your care under Lynn Davis at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
My insurance covers fertility care so the costs weren’t awful. We didn’t go down IVF though
Describe Lynn Davis's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Dr. Davis takes time to understand our situation. She’s flexible and willing to work with us if we want a more aggressive approach and will make recommendations catered to us....After 3 failed IUIs she was open to continue doing them with increased medication or go to IVF. ...Any time we asked to meet with her, we were given a meeting. We could even do a phone call. She fully explained all options to us and was flexible with what we wanted.
I highly recommended SRM, dr. Davis, and all of the nurses. The only place they need to improve is reception. I often wait on hold for 10 mins just to get the receptionist to schedule and appointment, and when I’m there, they are not the must warm and fuzzy. Highly recommend everyone on the care side!...Only once, the receptionist forgot to email me the recipes. When I followed up, she said she often forgets stuff like that.
How was your experience with Lynn Davis at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Any time we asked to meet with her, we were given a meeting. We could even do a phone call. She fully explained all options to us and was flexible with what we wanted. I’ve heard others say their RE wanted x amount of failed IUIs fbefore IVF or certain thresholds to be met, and she’s never been that way. After 3 failed IUIs she was open to continue doing them with increased medication or go to IVF. Whatever we were comfortable with. I couldn’t be happier she is my doctor.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Lynn Davis at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Get in early. She’s popular!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Lynn Davis at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Davis takes time to understand our situation. She’s flexible and willing to work with us if we want a more aggressive approach and will make recommendations catered to us.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Seattle Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Lindsay)
Cared about me, remembered me, said the right things at each failed cycle. I am lucky to have a great nurse
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
I highly recommended SRM, dr. Davis, and all of the nurses. The only place they need to improve is reception. I often wait on hold for 10 mins just to get the receptionist to schedule and appointment, and when I’m there, they are not the must warm and fuzzy. Highly recommend everyone on the care side!
Describe the costs associated with your care under Lynn Davis at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
IVF is $13,500 without meds or FET. IUI was about $650
What specific things went wrong at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Lost paperwork
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Only once, the receptionist forgot to email me the recipes. When I followed up, she said she often forgets stuff like that.
I've been very happy with the care that I've received from Dr. Criniti. Whenever I have had something come up question or issue with the clinic she is prompt to respond. When something looks like it's not working then she is open to changing the course of treatment and listens to all the questions that my spouse and I have...She's honest and direct with her approach to treatment, but also listens to the desires that I have in my treatment. She's aggressive, but not too much. Since she implemented a plan for me I've felt more hopeful
The biggest weakness [at Seattle Reproductive Medicine] has been the schedulers. No two cycles are the same and when I have had to have a last minute ultrasound they were not always professional in helping to find a time to schedule it...Lindsay [nurse] is always prompt to respond to my ongoing questions and has been supportive when the past two cycles did not produce the desired results
How was your experience with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
I've been very happy with the care that I've received from Dr. Criniti. Whenever I have had something come up question or issue with the clinic she is prompt to respond. When something looks like it's not working then she is open to changing the course of treatment and listens to all the questions that my spouse and I have.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Don't be afraid to ask questions
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
She takes time to listen to the questions that both my husband and I have. She's honest and direct with her approach to treatment, but also listens to the desires that I have in my treatment. She's aggressive, but not too much. Since she implemented a plan for me I've felt more hopeful
Describe the protocols Amy Criniti used in your cycles at Seattle Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
When I started with Dr. Ciniti I was only on oral medication (Femara), for the purpose of shortening my cycle, and testing with OPKs. Then when we started the IUI process I continued with the OPKs and Femara, but she had me add a trigger shot of Ovidrel so that we could time the ovulation. If this cycle of IUI does not produce a pregnancy then we will add other injectibles so that we can give more than one egg a chance.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Seattle Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Lindsay)
Lindsay is always prompt to respond to my ongoing questions and has been supportive when the past two cycles did not produce the desired results
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
The biggest weakness has been the schedulers. No two cycles are the same and when I have had to have a last minute ultrasound they were not always professional in helping to find a time to schedule it.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
She [Dr. Amy Criniti] is very kind and extremely knowledgeable about all kinds of infertility, especially PCOS...We are starting on Letrozole and possible IUI next cycle. If necessary we’ll move onto IVF...Felt like she really took the time to know and understand our history. She was also very encouraging about our situation and took the time to answer all our questions without making us feel rushed or pressured on time...Initially I was very nervous about starting this journey but she put me at ease right away. She has always taking the time to explain everything and made sure we had no additional questions. We’re very comfortable with her and know we’re in the best hands
Audrey [nurse at Seattle Reproductive Medicine] has made sure that we had all the information about upcoming medications and procedures...Consultation $250...HSG $850...Sperm analysis $150...Lab work $300...Everyone that we’ve encountered at the clinic has been very kind and no issues thus far. The patient portal has been extremely helpful and convenient. We would only recommend more outdoor signage to make it easier to locate.
How was your experience with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
We couldn’t be more happy with our decision to see Dr. Criniti. Initially I was very nervous about starting this journey but she put me at ease right away. She has always taking the time to explain everything and made sure we had no additional questions. We’re very comfortable with her and know we’re in the best hands
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Don’t be nervous. She is very kind and extremely knowledgeable about all kinds of infertility, especially PCOS
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Felt like she really took the time to know and understand our history. She was also very encouraging about our situation and took the time to answer all our questions without making us feel rushed or pressured on time.
Describe the protocols Amy Criniti used in your cycles at Seattle Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
We are starting on Letrozole and possible IUI next cycle. If necessary we’ll move onto IVF
Describe your experience with your nurse at Seattle Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Audrey)
Audrey has made sure that we had all the information about upcoming medications and procedures
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Everyone that we’ve encountered at the clinic has been very kind and no issues thus far. The patient portal has been extremely helpful and convenient. We would only recommend more outdoor signage to make it easier to locate.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Consultation $250
HSG $850
Sperm analysis $150
Lab work $300
Very nice and sensitive to my issues. We almost missed a cycle because she [Dr. Criniti] wanted to wait till my lining was thicker but I told her it doesn’t get any thicker and she didn’t listen. Ended up being okay but would have liked her to take my advice as well since I know my body. ... She was very sensitive and listened to my concerns and took them into consideration
The financial team [SRM] is very slow and not very helpful at all. Still waiting on my reimbursement even though my insurance claims all went through...the office itself is very nice and seems clean. Front desk people seem nice and willing to help. ... They were suppose to call in a medication and they didn’t. ... Katie [nurse] was very compassionate and listened to my concerns. Great nurse overall
How was your experience with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Very nice and sensitive to my issues. We almost missed a cycle because she wanted to wait till my lining was thicker but I told her it doesn’t get any thicker and she didn’t listen. Ended up being okay but would have liked her to take my advice as well since I know my body.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Don’t expect to see her at your visits or really communicate with her at all: mostly worked with the nurses and rarely talked to her/saw her
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
She was very sensitive and listened to my concerns and took them into consideration
Describe your experience with your nurse at Seattle Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Katie )
Katie was very compassionate and listened to my concerns. Great nurse overall
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
The financial team is very slow and not very helpful at all. Still waiting on my reimbursement even though my insurance claims all went through...the office itself is very nice and seems clean. Front desk people seem nice and willing to help.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
They charged me a lot more my second round (transfer) and I’m still waiting for my refund...
What specific things went wrong at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
Provided conflicting information
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
They were suppose to call in a medication and they didn’t.
She even gave me her personal cell phone number and talked me through my options while on her family vacation.
Tamara - who did all the ultrasounds, is one of the most kind human beings i've ever met
How was your experience with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
as mentioned before, on a scale of 1-10 i would give her a 12. absolutely unbelievable compassion and care. she makes dreams happen. she is the best doctor i have ever experienced in my entire life.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
get there asap! the sooner you start, the sooner you will have that perfect baby in your arms. she is the BEST!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
i cannot say enough good things about Dr. Criniti!!! She not only treated me like a human, she treated me like a sister or best friend. She even gave me her personal cell phone number and talked me through my options while on her family vacation. Kind, caring, intelligent, well-spoken, loving, brilliant and so good. love love love her!
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Tamara - who did all the ultrasounds, is one of the most kind human beings i've ever met. she was so positive and caring and warm. she made it all feel ok...even when it wasn't!
Dr Criniti especially was very easy to talk to and helped me during any difficult times when I was especially emotional such as the end of a cycle without a pregnancy
Whilst not all of the nursing staff knew me by name, they all treated me very well.
How was your experience with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
My husband and I liked Dr Criniti from the first meeting. She was very personable, had children of her own, and seemed very experienced and knowledgeable about IVF. We had already had a very positive experience with IVF in another country before meeting Dr Criniti but working with her and her team in Seattle was just as good. I would highly recommend her.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Don't be afraid to ask questions. It's your body and your treatment they are managing.
Make sure you book your next appt before leaving the clinic as she gets very busy.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Whilst not all of the nursing staff knew me by name, they all treated me very well. Dr Criniti especially was very easy to talk to and helped me during any difficult times when I was especially emotional such as the end of a cycle without a pregnancy. She kept me informed of the process and next steps.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Always available to answer questions. I never felt I was bothering them.
I finally got a chance to meet Dr. Criniti in person. She is just as warm, friendly, patient as I saw her online. Too bad, due to COVID, we can only give each other air hugs. The ultrasound went very well, baby was developing well, her heartbeat was 135/minute. Dr. Criniti said I could graduate...We had a great experience of 8 months’ time with Dr. Criniti
We had a great experience of 8 months’ time with Dr. Criniti and SRM, we would like to recommend Dr. Criniti and SRM to whoever need their professional help...Besides my primary doctor Dr. Criniti, my egg retrieval, laparoscopic bilateral salpingectomy surgery, and embryo transfer were assigned to different doctors. All of them are very experienced.
How was your experience with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
We built connection with Dr. Criniti on 6/8/2020, because of COVID, our first consultation was a zoom meeting. After getting to know our situation, Dr. Criniti suggested us to come in and get some tests.
On 7/2/2020, I went to SRM and got a series of tests, such as: blood draw/SEMA4 recessive genetic testing, Ultrasound & HSG uterine evaluation.
On 7/15/2020, we had the 2nd zoom meeting, Dr. Criniti told us that except my tubes are blocked, everything else looks very good. Dr. Criniti suggested IVF. Considering my age (I was 39), we didn’t want to wait longer and wasting time on some indetermined treatments, my husband and I made the decision to go with IVF right in the zoom meeting. Then Dr. Criniti’s team sent out and arranged our Pre-IVF check list.
On 7/22/2020, both my husband and I went to SRM, we got a series of tests.
On 8/3/2020, we had the 3rd zoom meeting with Dr. Criniti, she shared all of our tests’ results, everything looks very well, we can start the IVF cycle follows my natural period cycle.
During the time of waiting for my next period cycle, SRM sent us my IVF cycle schedule, helped us with getting all the medication ready, and made sure that we understand every step.
Until my egg retrieval on 9/18/2020, in order to detect my follicle number and maturity, I was asked to visit SRM 4 times to get Ultrasound & Blood Draw, they took it professionally. There were 9 eggs retrieved, 7 fertilized, 4 high quality blastocyst-stage embryos biopsied and frozen, after PGT-A test, one shows abnormal, so in the 4th zoom meeting with Dr. Criniti on 10/5/2020, we were told we got 3 high quality transferable embryos, two girls one boy. Dr. Criniti was surprised with our result and very happy for us, my husband and I were very satisfied with the result. Because there is fluid accumulation in my fallopian tube, it may reflux and affect embryo implantation, Dr. Criniti advised me to get Laparoscopic Bilateral salpingectomy surgery done before embryo transfer, and recommended Dr. Lin to do my surgery. Originally, Dr. Lin would not have time for me until 12/18/2020, but I got lucky, somebody cancelled their appointment, my procedure was able to bring forward to 10/30/2020. And the procedure went well.
On 11/23/2020, we had the 5th zoom meeting with Dr. Criniti, she asked about my recovery and discussed with us about natural frozen embryo transfer schedule.
After a series of Ultrasound & Blood Draw, my embryo transfer day was nailed down on 1/9/2021. The embryo transfer process went very well. On 1/18/2021, I got blood draw at SRM, my pregnancy was confirmed. On 1/20 and 1/23, two more blood draws, Dr. Criniti monitored my HCG and TSH level.
On 2/9/2021, I got my last appointment with SRM, OB Ultrasound & Blood Draw, I finally got a chance to meet Dr. Criniti in person. She is just as warm, friendly, patient as I saw her online. Too bad, due to COVID, we can only give each other air hugs. The ultrasound went very well, baby was developing well, her heartbeat was 135/minute. Dr. Criniti said I could graduate from SRM. I asked her recommendations for an OB/GYN doctor, she was very helpful and sent a list of them for me to choose by patient portal. After I made my decision, Dr. Criniti’s team sent my medical records to my current OB/GYN doctor.
My whole pregnancy was very pleasant, the delivery went smoothly. Right now, my baby is 7.5 months old, she is very healthy and lovely. Every day, when my husband and I look at her beautiful happy smiling face, our hearts melt, we are very grateful that she came to our lives.
We had a great experience of 8 months’ time with Dr. Criniti and SRM, we would like to recommend Dr. Criniti and SRM to whoever need their professional help.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Relax, stay healthy and positive.
Describe the protocols Amy Criniti used in your cycles at Seattle Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
We built connection with Dr. Criniti on 6/8/2020, because of COVID, our first consultation was a zoom meeting. After getting to know our situation, Dr. Criniti suggested us to come in and get some tests.
On 7/2/2020, I went to SRM and got a series of tests, such as: blood draw/SEMA4 recessive genetic testing, Ultrasound & HSG uterine evaluation.
On 7/15/2020, we had the 2nd zoom meeting, Dr. Criniti told us that except my tubes are blocked, everything else looks very good. Dr. Criniti suggested IVF. Considering my age (I was 39), we didn’t want to wait longer and wasting time on some indetermined treatments, my husband and I made the decision to go with IVF right in the zoom meeting. Then Dr. Criniti’s team sent out and arranged our Pre-IVF check list.
On 7/22/2020, both my husband and I went to SRM, we got a series of tests.
On 8/3/2020, we had the 3rd zoom meeting with Dr. Criniti, she shared all of our tests’ results, everything looks very well, we can start the IVF cycle follows my natural period cycle.
During the time of waiting for my next period cycle, SRM sent us my IVF cycle schedule, helped us with getting all the medication ready, and made sure that we understand every step.
Until my egg retrieval on 9/18/2020, in order to detect my follicle number and maturity, I was asked to visit SRM 4 times to get Ultrasound & Blood Draw, they took it professionally. There were 9 eggs retrieved, 7 fertilized, 4 high quality blastocyst-stage embryos biopsied and frozen, after PGT-A test, one shows abnormal, so in the 4th zoom meeting with Dr. Criniti on 10/5/2020, we were told we got 3 high quality transferable embryos, two girls one boy. Dr. Criniti was surprised with our result and very happy for us, my husband and I were very satisfied with the result. Because there is fluid accumulation in my fallopian tube, it may reflux and affect embryo implantation, Dr. Criniti advised me to get Laparoscopic Bilateral salpingectomy surgery done before embryo transfer, and recommended Dr. Lin to do my surgery. Originally, Dr. Lin would not have time for me until 12/18/2020, but I got lucky, somebody cancelled their appointment, my procedure was able to bring forward to 10/30/2020. And the procedure went well.
On 11/23/2020, we had the 5th zoom meeting with Dr. Criniti, she asked about my recovery and discussed with us about natural frozen embryo transfer schedule.
After a series of Ultrasound & Blood Draw, my embryo transfer day was nailed down on 1/9/2021. The embryo transfer process went very well. On 1/18/2021, I got blood draw at SRM, my pregnancy was confirmed. On 1/20 and 1/23, two more blood draws, Dr. Criniti monitored my HCG and TSH level.
On 2/9/2021, I got my last appointment with SRM, OB Ultrasound & Blood Draw, I finally got a chance to meet Dr. Criniti in person. She is just as warm, friendly, patient as I saw her online. Too bad, due to COVID, we can only give each other air hugs. The ultrasound went very well, baby was developing well, her heartbeat was 135/minute. Dr. Criniti said I could graduate from SRM. I asked her recommendations for an OB/GYN doctor, she was very helpful and sent a list of them for me to choose by patient portal. After I made my decision, Dr. Criniti’s team sent my medical records to my current OB/GYN doctor.
My whole pregnancy was very pleasant, the delivery went smoothly. Right now, my baby is 7.5 months old, she is very healthy and lovely. Every day, when my husband and I look at her beautiful happy smiling face, our hearts melt, we are very grateful that she came to our lives.
We had a great experience of 8 months’ time with Dr. Criniti and SRM, we would like to recommend Dr. Criniti and SRM to whoever need their professional help.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Seattle Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Krystle Holcomb)
The IVF journey can be overwhelming, and I wanted to understand every step I was going to take. I have quite many questions. They are very patient, and they explained the details to me.
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Besides my primary doctor Dr. Criniti, my egg retrieval, laparoscopic bilateral salpingectomy surgery, and embryo transfer were assigned to different doctors. All of them are very experienced. I had a great experience of 8 months with SRM, we would like to recommend SRM to whoever needs their professional help.
Dr. Crinity was extremely warm, caring and knowledgeable on every of our interactions. She very kindly answered all of our questions and never dismissed any of our concerns, no matter how small...Dr. Crinity and the whole staff at SRM were always prompt, helpful and made me feel care for. IVF is such an extremely hard physical, mental and emotional rollercoaster that having a great time around you really makes a huge difference.
SRM is a great place. They manage most communications through their portal, which is nice. There were some miscommunications but they were quickly cleared...I once had to call SRM to remind them to call in my prescription which was quickly resolved within the hour...the whole staff at SRM were always prompt, helpful and made me feel care for.
How was your experience with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Crinity was extremely warm, caring and knowledgeable on every of our interactions. She very kindly answered all of our questions and never dismissed any of our concerns, no matter how small. Having had friends go through “nightmare IVF” situations, we felt so relieved to work with someone who made this (potentially very scary) process a really positive one. Dr. Crinity and the whole staff at SRM were always prompt, helpful and made me feel care for. IVF is such an extremely hard physical, mental and emotional rollercoaster that having a great time around you really makes a huge difference.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
You would be so lucky to work with her!
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Crinity was extremely warm, caring and knowledgeable on every of our interactions. She very kindly answered all of our questions and never dismissed any of our concerns, no matter how small. Having had friends go through “nightmare IVF” situations, we felt so relieved to work with someone who made this (potentially very scary) process a really positive one. Dr. Crinity and the whole staff at SRM were always prompt, helpful and made me feel care for. IVF is such an extremely hard physical, mental and emotional rollercoaster that having a great time around you really makes a huge difference.
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
SRM is a great place. They manage most communications through their portal, which is nice. There were some miscommunications but they were quickly cleared. I would definitely recommend them for anyone needing fertility treatments.
What specific things went wrong at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
I once had to call SRM to remind them to call in my prescription which was quickly resolved within the hour.
Dr. Criniti was personal, detail oriented and explained the facts and findings of tests and what the next steps would be. She was timely, data minded, and accurate with statistical probabilities...My wife has PCOS and I have distracted sperm. Dr. Criniti wanted us to use IUI first and then IVF. IUI was ultimately unsuccessful, but IVF worked for us on the first try...
The clinic [Seattle Reproductive Medicine] was clean, appointments were on time, and the staff was respectful. They respect your privacy...They gave us accurate input if they had facts. If not, they told us when and how Dr. Criniti would follow up with us...IUI first and then IVF. IUI was ultimately unsuccessful, but IVF worked for us on the first try.
How was your experience with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Criniti was personal, detail oriented and explained the facts and findings of tests and what the next steps would be. She was timely, data minded, and accurate with statistical probabilities. We would definitely go back to her!
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Go see Dr. Criniti sooner rather than later. We wished we had seen her earlier in our journey.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Criniti me with me and my wife several times to get to know us and explain each set of results.
Describe the protocols Amy Criniti used in your cycles at Seattle Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
My wife has PCOS and I have distracted sperm. Dr. Criniti wanted us to use IUI first and then IVF. IUI was ultimately unsuccessful, but IVF worked for us on the first try.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
They gave us accurate input if they had facts. If not, they told us when and how Dr. Criniti would follow up with us.
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
The clinic was clean, appointments were on time, and the staff was respectful. They respect your privacy. However, we actually reconnected with a High School friend in the lobby. This helped to normalize the infertility journey for us.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
We were reimbursed for procedures by Liberty Mutual through United Healthcare.
Due to the pandemic we only saw each other via zoom or phone, but she [Dr. Angela Thyer] always made me feel comfortable and answered all my questions. I had PCOS diagnosed prior to seeing her and she helped me understand what I could do medically and holistically to treat. Plus we got pregnant quickly under her care...The treatment was individual. Everything was fully explained.
The team at SRM Kirkland was the best, most efficient nursing staff I have ever gone to. They were amazing! You have to go through a lot of testing and appointments with fertility treatment and they made it as quick and seamless as possible. Wish I could go to them my entire pregnancy!...The most difficult part is finding a parking spot in the garage. I never waited more than 2 minutes in the waiting room, for blood testing, and ultrasound, etc.
How was your experience with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Great experience! Very knowledgeable! Due to the pandemic we only saw each other via zoom or phone, but she always made me feel comfortable and answered all my questions. I had PCOS diagnosed prior to seeing her and she helped me understand what I could do medically and holistically to treat. Plus we got pregnant quickly under her care.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
I’d recommend if you want all of your questions answered.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
The treatment was individual. Everything was fully explained. The clinic in Kirkland is fantastic!
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
The team at SRM Kirkland was the best, most efficient nursing staff I have ever gone to. They were amazing! You have to go through a lot of testing and appointments with fertility treatment and they made it as quick and seamless as possible. Wish I could go to them my entire pregnancy!
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Clinic is clean and efficient. The most difficult part is finding a parking spot in the garage. I never waited more than 2 minutes in the waiting room, for blood testing, and ultrasound, etc. they are incredibly knowledgeable as well.
Describe Angela Thyer's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Dr. Criniti is an amazing doctor. She is extremely knowledgeable and explains everything in detail. She is friendly and personable, and I have always felt comfortable and safe in her care...She was the first fertility doctor my husband and I met and we have been under her care since 2016. Not only have we been able to have a biological child, but we are currently pregnant with our second baby.
SRM is a great clinic and I have always felt safe and comfortable with all the staff. The clinic is organized, with clear polices and practices in place. All my experience at the clinic was always positive, even when I was going through some of the tougher medical procedures...They are readily available to answer any questions and provide help, and they always kept me updated on all the processes and procedures.
How was your experience with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
I am so incredibly lucky to be a patient of Dr. Criniti. She was the first fertility doctor my husband and I met and we have been under her care since 2016. Not only have we been able to have a biological child, but we are currently pregnant with our second baby. Words cannot express how thankful I am to have been her patient. She is caring and compassionate, friendly and kind, and extremely knowledgeable.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Criniti is an amazing doctor. She is extremely knowledgeable and explains everything in detail. She is friendly and personable, and I have always felt comfortable and safe in her care.
Describe your experience with the nursing staff at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
The nursing staff is incredible at SRM. They are readily available to answer any questions and provide help, and they always kept me updated on all the processes and procedures. They were all friendly and compassionate. With every appointment and conversation, I have always felt well cared for by the entire team.
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
SRM is a great clinic and I have always felt safe and comfortable with all the staff. The clinic is organized, with clear polices and practices in place. All my experience at the clinic was always positive, even when I was going through some of the tougher medical procedures.
Dr. Thayer was very friendly and a good communicator. She did explain things well and educated us on the process. We do wish she would have adjusted our iui protocols more to maybe see better results such as adjusting medications etc...The protocol used were taking Letrozole for 5 days. Then ultrasound on day 10-12. Then trigger shot 36 hours before iui.
[nurse of Seattle Reproductive Medicine] She was friendly and a good communicator and got right back to us if we had a question...$350 for consultation and $650 for iui, plus medications...Dr. Thayer was very friendly and a good communicator. She did explain things well and educated us on the process. We do wish she would have adjusted our iui protocols more to maybe see better results such as adjusting medications etc.
How was your experience with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Thayer was very friendly and a good communicator. She did explain things well and educated us on the process. We do wish she would have adjusted our iui protocols more to maybe see better results such as adjusting medications etc.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Ask her lots of questions and she will give you honest answers.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
We felt like we were treated as human because it felt like they genuinely wanted to help us. They communicated with us well and answered any questions we had and followed up with us.
Describe the protocols Angela Thyer used in your cycles at Seattle Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
The protocol used were taking Letrozole for 5 days. Then ultrasound on day 10-12. Then trigger shot 36 hours before iui. We think maybe with higher doses or different drugs could have been more successful.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Seattle Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Jenna)
She was friendly and a good communicator and got right back to us if we had a question.
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
We felt comfortable there. The doctors and nurses seemed to have good experience. We liked the service and we liked that they had several locations in our area but do feel it was a little on the expensive side.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Angela Thyer at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
$350 for consultation and $650 for iui, plus medications
Dr Criniti worked to make possible what was best for me as a patient and for our embryos instead of what was best for the clinic. She explained risks to us, had thorough discussion of options so that we could make the decisions for our family...Dr Criniti is extremely caring and compassionate, listens to all aspects of the situation and then presents medical information.
Every doctor that I have interfaced with [at Seattle Reproductive Medicine] has been very knowledgable, personable, patient. I highly recommend SRM to anyone in the area needing assistance with reproduction. SRM also has a dietitian who specializes in hormonal health. She is fabulous and can improve anyone's life...Dr Criniti worked to make possible what was best for me as a patient and for our embryos instead of what was best for the clinic. She explained risks to us, had thorough discussion of options so that we could make the decisions for our family.
How was your experience with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Dr Criniti worked to make possible what was best for me as a patient and for our embryos instead of what was best for the clinic. She explained risks to us, had thorough discussion of options so that we could make the decisions for our family.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Ask lots of questions
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Dr Criniti is extremely caring and compassionate, listens to all aspects of the situation and then presents medical information.
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Every doctor that I have interfaced with has been very knowledgable, personable, patient. I highly recommend SRM to anyone in the area needing assistance with reproduction. SRM also has a dietitian who specializes in hormonal health. She is fabulous and can improve anyone's life.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Frozen embryo transfer, medications, screenings not covered by insurance
Dr.Criniti made a special plan for me according to my condition, especially for my transfer plan...She responded quickly and provided me with detailed information at each stage, which made me feel relaxed and safe...Both of my surgeries were very smooth and successful, and my recovery from the surgeries was very good...
Everyone at the [Seattle Reproductive Medicine] clinic was very nice. Every doctor and nurse who examined me was very nice .I have had two ultrasound examinations by interns with poor skills and pain, but everything else was fine...She responded quickly and provided me with detailed information at each stage, which made me feel relaxed and safe.
How was your experience with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Dr.Criniti made a special plan for me according to my condition, especially for my transfer plan. Claire RN is an excellent nurse. She responded quickly and provided me with detailed information at each stage, which made me feel relaxed and safe. Dr.Lin was incharge of my egg retrieval and embryo transfer. He is a very good doctor.Both of my surgeries were very smooth and successful, and my recovery from the surgeries was very good.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
I highly recommend Dr.Criniti
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Amy Criniti at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Dr.Criniti is very nice . Everytime I see her, she makes me feel comfortable and relaxed.
Describe your experience with your nurse at Seattle Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Claire RN)
My nurse is Claire RN, she is an excellent nurse.She responded quickly and provided me with detailed information at each stage, which made me feel relaxed and safe.
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Everyone at the clinic was very nice. Every doctor and nurse who examined me was very nice .I have had two ultrasound examinations by interns with poor skills and pain, but everything else was fine.
What specific things went wrong at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Failed to call in prescriptions to pharmacy
Describe the specific things that went wrong at Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Only once did I give my prescription to the wrong pharmacy.
Dr. Davis was compassionate and friendly... Dr. Davis was knowledgeable and understanding. Treatments were easy to schedule and get in. I felt confident and informed every step of the way. I felt hopeful during the process. I was able to achieve a pregnancy as a result of treatments.... 1. Hystoscoropy and HSG TESTS 2. Uterine adhesion surgery 3. Letrozole and time intercourse (with ultrasounds) 4. IUI
Easy to schedule; multiple locations. Typically on time. Friendly and compassionate staff [Seattle Reproductive Medicine]. No surprises with finances. All staff encountered were great. Very positive experience and would go back for future pregnancy’s... Dr. Davis was knowledgeable and understanding. Treatments were easy to schedule and get in. I felt confident and informed every step of the way.
How was your experience with Lynn Davis at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Davis was knowledgeable and understanding. Treatments were easy to schedule and get in. I felt confident and informed every step of the way. I felt hopeful during the process. I was able to achieve a pregnancy as a result of treatments.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Lynn Davis at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
See her earlier than later.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Lynn Davis at Seattle Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Davis was compassionate and friendly
Describe the protocols Lynn Davis used in your cycles at Seattle Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
1. Hystoscoropy and HSG TESTS
2. Uterine adhesion surgery
3. Letrozole and time intercourse (with ultrasounds)
4. IUI
Describe your experience with Seattle Reproductive Medicine.
Easy to schedule; multiple locations. Typically on time. Friendly and compassionate staff. No surprises with finances. All staff encountered were great. Very positive experience and would go back for future pregnancy’s
